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Japanese Industry
Part II: Heavy Industry
Word definitions
back (v.): support (economically or politically)
transition (v.): change from one state/phase to another
stand up to (v.): resist; defend oneself against
mine (n.): a place where people dig to find coal, metals, or other materials
named after (v.): having as the name’s origin
powerhouse (n.): a person, group, or thing of great power
surpass (v.): become better/higher than
stripped of (v.): have something taken away (usually power, title, rights, or property)
bring about (v.): cause to happen
consumer electronics (n.): devices bought for personal use (TVs, PCs, smartphones, etc.)
component (n.): a part of a machine or electrical system
mould (n.): a specifically-shaped container where liquid (often molten metal) is
poured to make goods; a type of fungus growing on surfaces
aerospace (n.): technology / industry related to flight (airplanes, helicopters, rockets, etc.)
take off (v.): begin flying; increase quickly (in success or popularity)
